A care home is looking for a kind business that can donate them a Christmas tree.

Richard Cox House in Royston is looking for a tree to put up in the garden of their premises, in Dog Kennel Lane, Royston.

Liz Cook, from Richard Cox House, said: “Our staff have raised funds throughout the year to buy new Christmas decorations. We do not have enough funds to buy a live Christmas tree to put in the garden for the residents to enjoy from the lounge.”

Council leader Steve Count is planning a “gesture of unity” by handing back part of his allowance in support of the 1,800 county council staff forced to take unpaid leave this Christmas as part of cost saving measures.